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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Children's and Teen: High School


Cover art for CHOMP
CHILDREN'S
Released: March 27, 2012

"Humorous adventure tales just don't get any more wacked…or fun to read than this. (Fiction. 10-15)"
Lots of kids think they live in a zoo; Wahoo Cray actually does. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE GALAHAD LEGACY
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 14, 2012

"While this is the conclusion of this particular voyage, there is enough material left to make Galahad fans hope there may be more: It's a new future out there. (Science fiction. 13-17) "
The starship Galahad left Earth on a mission with the last remnants of humankind: 250 teens chosen for their intellect, their areas of expertise and their ability to survive. Read full book review >
Cover art for MR. AND MRS. BUNNY—DETECTIVES EXTRAORDINAIRE!
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 14, 2012
by Polly Horvath, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

"A wickedly funny ramble. With bunnies. (Satiric mystery. 9-14) "
Horvath takes on the world of talking animals with all the absurdist, satirical panache fans have come to expect from the award-winning author. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 24, 2012

"This lengthy installment in the series has inventive premise and some thrilling moments, but both are largely smothered by adolescent angst. (Paranormal romance. 12 & up)"
An epic fight against evil, predatory angels takes a back seat to romance in the second of this planned trilogy. Read full book review >
Cover art for FORBIDDEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 24, 2012

"Lightweight, but the story has some thrills, and the aforementioned genre addicts will enjoy it. (Paranormal romance. 12 & up)"
Yet another paranormal romance, this time with an assortment of angels in a chick-lit setting, that will appeal to those addicted to the genre if few others. Read full book review >
Cover art for PINK SMOG
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 24, 2012

"A dreamlike tale of bullying and coping that owes slightly too much to nostalgia to work. (Fiction. 12-15)"
Does this failed prequel to the Phoenix Award–winning Weetzie Bat (1989) at least succeed as a standalone novel? Read full book review >